A well-loved mid-range dive resort on Cozumel's calm western shore with a full PADI dive shop, equipment storage, and direct boat access to the reef. Rooms are spacious and comfortable with sea views, and the rooftop bar has excellent sunset views over the water toward mainland Mexico.
Casa del Mar sits at Km 4 on Carretera Sur, Cozumel's southern coastal road, approximately 4 km south of San Miguel de Cozumel's central plaza and ferry pier. The western-shore location is deliberate: this is the calm, current-sheltered side of the island, providing direct boat access to Cozumel's renowned drift dive sites without the rough sea conditions of the windward eastern coast. The property has operated as a dedicated dive resort for several decades and retains the character of a genuine diver-focused property — the dive operation is central to the guest experience rather than an ancillary service attached to a general beach hotel.
Rooms are distributed across three to four stories facing the Caribbean; standard rooms include air conditioning, private bathroom, and safe, with some categories offering small balconies. Sea-view rooms on upper floors provide sightlines toward the Yucatan mainland on clear days. The full-service PADI dive shop on the ground floor is the operational heart of the property: it runs two-tank boat dives in the morning and afternoon, offers equipment rental (BCD, regulator, wetsuit, mask, fins), nitrox fills for certified EAN divers, and certification courses from Open Water through Divemaster. The dive boats depart directly from a pier in front of the hotel, eliminating the van transfer that many Cozumel dive operations require — a practical advantage for early departures. A rooftop palapa bar with panoramic views over the Caribbean is the social gathering point for post-dive sundowners, particularly as the sun sets toward the mainland. The ground-floor restaurant serves Mexican and international dishes at breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and a small pool is available for surface-interval cooling.
The guest mix is predominantly dive-focused — certification students, experienced wall divers, and underwater photographers. Non-diving companions are accommodated well, and snorkeling from the hotel pier or nearby shallow reef gardens is a solid option.
Amenities
- dive shop
- pool
- restaurant
- bar
- boat access
- equipment storage
- wifi
Location
Carretera Sur Km 4, San Miguel de Cozumel, Quintana Roo 77600
20.4700, -86.9600 View on map
Highlights
- PADI dive shop with pier-direct boat access to Cozumel's wall dives and coral gardens
- Rooftop palapa bar with panoramic sunset views across the Caribbean toward mainland Mexico
- Equipment rental, nitrox fills, and certification courses from Open Water to Divemaster on-site
- Western-shore location for calm water and consistent diving conditions year-round
- Decades of operation as a dedicated diver-run resort with a pier-departure advantage
Tips for visiting
- Book a 7-night dive package directly with the hotel before arrival — combined accommodation and dive pricing is substantially lower than booking both separately
- Request a sea-view room on the third floor or higher; lower floors on the western side face the parking area
- Arrive at the dive shop 20 minutes before each scheduled departure for gear setup and briefing
- Inform the divemaster of your experience level and logged dives at check-in — Cozumel's drift dives vary significantly in current intensity
When to visit
May to September for peak underwater visibility; December to April for dry weather and the busiest dive season.
Accessibility
The multi-storey building has elevator access. The dive pier involves steps to the boat; guests with mobility requirements should contact the property directly.